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On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs were able to pick themselves up from a disappointing season, in part, and brought one of their own back. They agreed to bring back Eric Bieniemy as the offensive coordinator.  Before that was even confirmed, Patrick Mahomes called for it with a three-emoji message, per Harold R. Kuntz of […]

There is no getting around the fact that Shohei Ohtani is the face of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In fact, he is arguably the face of baseball. Ohtani is coming off his fourth MVP season and helping lead the Dodgers to their second straight World Series title.  The fandom surrounding him is palpable, so much […]

On Tuesday, former Atlanta Braves centerfielder Andruw Jones got the call that he was being inducted into Cooperstown. He is going in alongside fellow centerfielder Carlos Beltran. Plus, Jones will be in the company of illustrious center fielders, among them his contemporary, Ken Griffey Jr.  On Wednesday, Griffey hilariously offered some advice on what to […]

For one season, Kyle Tucker gave his all to the Chicago Cubs. There was uncertainty about whether they would sign him to a long-term deal, but ultimately it fell through. Now, Tucker is set to begin his first season with the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers after signing a historic four-year, $240 million contract.  Before […]

The story of the Miracle on Ice continues to live on the hearts and minds of generations. It was no doubt the most monumental highlight of the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. One would think that the story has been told so often; what else is there to tell? Well, a new […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox sent Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets in a trade. As a result, they saved $20 million, which was Robert’s contract. Therefore, White Sox GM Chris Getz made it clear that the money will be used to build the roster, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Last […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is approaching rapidly on Feb. 5. As a result, talks appear to be intensifying between the Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans, specifically, about the future of Zion Williamson. This week, it was reported that talks involve both Williamson and center Yves Misi, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Bulls’ […]

Lately, the buzz around the Chicago Bulls has been about Coby White’s potential trade. The team mentioned most often is the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, White isn’t the only Chicago guard being considered. Recently, the names of Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu have been considered in a trade with the Timberwolves, per Joe Cowley of the […]

Former NY Mets centerfielder Carlos Beltran has reached the pinnacle of baseball immortality. On Tuesday, Beltran was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.  Seemingly, he has done everything needed for a Hall of Famer. However, that doesn’t mean he is through with the game. In fact, Beltran expressed a strong desire to return to […]

On Tuesday, Andruw Jones and Carlos Beltran were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2026. In the process, they made MLB history. They became the first centerfielders since 1981 to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. In fact, the only two centerfielders […]

The NBA All-Star game scheduled for Feb. 15 will look a bit different. LeBron James will not be starting for the Western Conference alongside Luka Doncic, Giannis, Steph Curry, and Wemby. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Marc Spears equated the snub to Michael Jordan’s in 2003, per NBA on ESPN. “Michael Jordan went through the same thing […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching on Feb. 5. One of those high-profile players saturated with rumors is none other than Ja Morant. It started with a report that the Memphis Grizzlies were interested in trading Morant. However, to hear Morant tell it, he isn’t going anywhere, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line. […]

At 37, Stephen Curry remains one of the NBA’s top players. This week, he was named as one of the Western Conference starters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Furthermore, Curry is still a big draw off the court. On Tuesday, he topped the list of the highest-selling NBA jerseys for the first half of […]

After Sunday, the world will know who will be competing in Super Bowl LX. It will either be the Los Angeles Rams/Seattle Seahawks in the NFC, or the New England Patriots/Denver Broncos. However, months ago, it was none other than Oz The Mentalist who predicted that it would be the Rams/Broncos, per Adam Schefter of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are still coming to grips with letting Bo Bichette slip through their fingers. But to them, it’s not the end of the world. On Tuesday, Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski is seemingly undeterred and not worried about the lack of a big-name free agent, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. […]

The Chicago Bulls will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Josh Giddey is on the injury report alongside Patrick Williams, with both players listed as questionable. Giddey is dealing with a hamstring injury, while Williams has a right ankle sprain. Here is everything we need to know about Josh Giddey’s injury and his […]

It will go down in history as the moment Indiana football ushered in a new era in college football. On Monday, the Hoosiers capped off an undefeated season by defeating Miami 27-21 in the national championship game, the first in their history. For some, they had counted out Indiana and favored Miami. One of those […]

The NBA All-Star game is less than a month away, and voting is in full swing. Unsurprisingly, the Los Angeles Lakers are making headwaves with Luka Doncic leading the way in All-Star voting.  However, the one name that took many by surprise was Bronny James. On Monday, it was reported that James had received two […]

There is no question that Bill Belichick went through a tumultuous first year as head coach at North Carolina. The Tar Heels finished the season at 4-8 and 13th in the ACC. Now he has time to reflect.  On Monday, before the National Championship game, Belichick came clean about his transition from the New England […]

The Chicago Bulls have looked unfamiliar without Josh Giddey in the lineup. He has now missed the last ten games due to a recent hamstring injury sustained against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Dec. 29.  However, the Bulls may be getting him back. On Monday, Giddey was listed as “questionable” on the NBA Injury Report before […]

There is no getting around the fact that Novak Djokovic is one of the most influential tennis players ever. In fact, he belongs to the same company as other legends who came before, such as Roger Federer.  On Monday, Djokovic did just that when he became the 2nd player in open era history to win […]

The stage is set for the NFL Conference Championship Game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 25. On Saturday, the Seahawks punched their ticket after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 41-6. Meanwhile, the Rams moved on after an overtime 20-17 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Come this Sunday, […]

Lately, Northwestern football has been making some critical moves. They just hired former Raiders coach Chip Kelly as their offensive coordinator. Additionally, Northwestern landed former Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles.  On Monday, they added to their roster by getting former Florida State RB Gavin Sawcuck, per Chris Hummer of 24/7 Sports. Altogether, Sawchuck ran for […]

Before Christmas, the NBA announced it was instituting rules to crack down on tanking. One player in favor of anti-tanking rules is Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors. On Monday, he specifically called out LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets for tanking in front of everyone, per The Draymond Green show. “A couple of […]

The magical run of the Chicago Bears came to an end with a 20-17 OT loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Divisional Round. A defining moment came in OT when Caleb Williams threw an interception that was intended for DJ Moore, which found itself in the hands of Kam Curl. Afterward, former […]

LeBron James wouldn’t be where he is without the help of his longtime agent and friend Rich Paul. In addition to his role as an agent, Paul has had his hands full with his podcast Game Over alongside Max Kellerman. However, not everyone is too keen about Paul having a podcast. One of those harsh […]

Lately, things have actually been looking up for the Los Angeles Clippers. They are in the midst of a five-game winning streak and just signed a young prospect. On Saturday, the Clippers officially got Patrick Baldwin Jr. to sign a 10-day contract, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Clippers have signed Patrick Baldwin […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls came up short against the Brooklyn Nets 112-109. As a result, they have a record of 19-22, and history is repeating itself. In other words, the Bulls have virtually the exact record at this point during the season for the third time in four years, per Sam Smith of NBA.com. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on top of the world. In October, they won their second consecutive World Series. This week, they scored big by signing free agent slugger Kyle Tucker to a $240 million deal. As a result, the Dodgers have one of the best lineups on paper. All one has to do is […]

LSU Football is undergoing a complete transition with the addition of Lane Kiffin as head coach. This was after he angered Ole Miss by leaving right before the College Football Playoffs. Now that the offseason has begun, Kiffin is looking to build the roster. On Friday, LSU officially landed Maryland transfer OL Aliou Bah, per […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Kevin Huerter is on the injury report, listed as probable. He is dealing with tightness in his right hip after playing 19 minutes and scoring 10 points in the Bulls’ 126-124 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Here is everything we need to know about […]

Out of all the MLB teams racking up big-time free agents, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t one of them. They may have signed reliever Pierce Johnson, but he is not Kyle Tucker. The Reds did get left-handed reliever Brock Burke as part of a three-way trade, but it’s still not a marquee name. However, manager Terry […]

On Thursday, the New York Knicks learned that Jalen Brunson would be out for the game against the Golden State Warriors. He is battling a recent sprained right ankle, and the Knicks lost 126-113. However, the NBA Injury Report officially listed Brunson as ‘questionable” in the leadup to the game against the Phoenix Suns on […]

The fallout continues from the Luka Doncic/Dennis Schroder scuffle during the Lakers/Kings on Dec. 28, a scuffle which prompted Schroder to seek out Doncic after the game, looking to strike him. As a result, Schroder was suspended for three games. On Friday, Doncic’s Lakers teammate Markieff Morris gave an explicit analysis of what he saw […]

Even though they didn’t get Kyle Tucker, the New York Mets hit one out of the park on Friday, and they managed to sign infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract. In the process, it denied the Philadelphia Phillies their shot, despite much speculation about a deal in the works. After primarily playing […]

Last month, Carlos Alcaraz shocked the tennis world by announcing his split with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. Now, while competing in the Australian Open, Alcaraz is finally explaining what led to the split after seven years, per José Morgado of Record. “I’m very greatful for the work he did with me,” Alcaraz said. “Atm […]

No.4 Texas women’s basketball came ready to play against No. 2 South Carolina on Thursday. However, South Carolina willed its way to a 68-65 victory, leaving the Longhorns certainly demoralized. After the game, Madison Booker, who finished with a game-high of 24 points, jokingly said that she doesn’t want to play the Gamecocks anymore, per […]

On Thursday, No. 2 South Carolina and head coach Dawn Staley were “locked in” as they took on No.4 Texas. The result was an 88-85 win. Afterward, Coach Staley discussed the most significant factor that led to the Gamecocks coming away victorious, per Marc Whiteman of WYFF News 4. “That’s what we thought it’d come […]

The Chicago Bulls may be looking at the last season of Coby White. He is playing out the final year of his three-year, $36 million deal. At season’s end, White will become an unrestricted free agent and will be bombarded with trade rumors.  The NBA Trade Deadline is scheduled for Feb. 5. However, Brett Siegel […]